Social Media Keeps Allen Current

Imani Lemon and Adriana Nunez check social media in the courtyard at Allens Iola campus.

Nikayla Kussatz

Imani Lemon and Adriana Nunez check social media in the courtyard at Allen’s Iola campus.

Nikayla Kussatz, Health Editor
October 31, 2017

Social media has become a big deal in today’s activities around the world and here at Allen Community College. The school uses apps such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to update students and family about current and upcoming events.

There is one main Twitter account dedicated to all athletics here at Allen and many other accounts dedicated to the sports teams in order to share score updates, upcoming games and information with anyone who follows these accounts. One of the accounts that does this is the Allen volleyball Instagram page.

Freshman volleyball player Miranda Golden follows the volleyball Instagram page and believes that it has potential to help many people know more about what is going on with the volleyball team.

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I think that having a Twitter page for baseball makes it easy access for families and other schools to see our updates.

— Tim Wood

“I feel like if the Instagram page was used more and updated, it would be more popular and helpful to people; same with the volleyball’s Twitter page. I really like the idea though,” said Golden.

Another sports page is the Allen baseball Twitter account. This is mainly used to inform followers about score updates and information about the players.

Freshman outfielder Tim Wood follows the baseball page and enjoys the updates.

“I think that having a Twitter page for baseball makes it easy access for families and other schools to see our updates. I like it because it keeps everyone updated about what is going on and when season comes around more people will see our scores and updates,” he said.

When it comes to athletics, having social media helps share athlete updates with other schools that would potentially want these students on their team.

 

AN ADDITIONAL form of social media is the Allen RAVE alert system. This is used to email or text students and staff weather and other emergencies at the school in or around Iola. When students register for classes, they are automatically signed up for these notifications.

Cristal Macias, a freshman from Topeka, gets these alerts and believes that it helps students know what is going on in the community.

“I usually get these updates when I’m out of town but I think it really helps everyone know what’s going on and gives people a good heads up,” said Macias.

Macias thinks that these updates are very helpful and encourages students who do not get these updates to sign up.

As the social media world continues to grow, more people will stay updated and know more about what goes on at Allen. Follow these accounts to keep involved with the activities here on campus.